Over time I have lost any inclination to feel definitely rooted, to be able to say “I come from such and such a place.” This isn’t just the factor of some postmodern nomadic state, as if I had come unmoored of any sense of direction, of where I come from or where I am...

I love visiting people when I travel. Firstly, I am a thoroughly social creature: I am never happier than I am when eating good food with good people. Secondly, it is natural that people are proud of their city of residence, and that they can show you the best of...